Work can be rewarding but it can also contain risk. Vicarious trauma is a common experience and normal when dealing with difficult material. Left untreated, it can affect us psychologically, physically, socially, spiritually and professionally. Learn how vicarious trauma can be preventable when understood, how virtuous cycles can be created, as well as easy to implement practical tips and tools.

This module is built from the Sanctuary Model and is available as a live and interactive 4-hour online training session.

Learning outcomes:

• Define vicarious trauma
• Identify where vicarious trauma may be present in your role
• Understand how vicarious trauma impacts an individual and team
• Identify the warning signs of vicarious trauma
• Articulate basic tips for minimising the impact of vicarious trauma
• Understand that prevention can occur within a trusted team
• Create a shared language to identify events or build up
• Establish a group norm that warning signs will not go unsupported
• Understand tools to support prevention: peer reflection, safety plans and self-care plans

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What is The Sanctuary Model?

The Sanctuary Model is a workplace culture-change program that teaches people how to cope more effectively with adversity, stress and trauma.